Researching machinery shed kit sizes? What works well? What is the best practice design?
Machinery shed kits are a great starting point for creating a cost-effective and functional design. They are tried and tested and have been proven to work well.
Plus, the designs and sizes can be easily tweaked to suit your storage requirements – such as enclosing a bay or including a wide opening.
Budgeting is also an important part of the project planning process, so we have provided some handy price guides in this article.
How much does a machinery shed kit cost? What is the most cost-effective configuration?
Read on to find out!
7 Of The Best Machinery Shed Kit Sizes (& Price List)
The machinery shed kits included in this list are popular for several reasons.
Firstly, they are functional designs that have been used effectively across many different farming operations.
Secondly, the designs are cost-effective because they use standard-size spans and bay spacings.
You can learn more about standard spans and how they can influence the cost-effectiveness of your project here – What Are The Standard Spans For Farm Sheds?
Thirdly, these shed kits are very versatile. For example, you will also find many of these sizes in the 9 Best Hay Shed Kit Sizes.
Finally, the designs can be easily customised to increase the functionality and versatility of your shed. For example, enclosing a bay to create a workshop area or including concrete panels to create a multi-purpose storage shed.
The list includes a variety of sizes. These range from smaller scale storage for dairy farms and livestock enterprises to larger spans that work well for cropping enterprises and contractors.
View a summary of the top 7 sizes and prices below.
Next, read on to learn more about each kit including options, ideas and inspiration galleries.
Machinery Shed Kit Size & Price List
- An 18m (W) x 32m (L) x 6m (H) machinery shed kit costs approx. $90,000 – $120,000.
- An 18m (W) x 40m (L) x 6.75m (H) machinery shed kit costs approx. $130,000 – $160,000.
- A 24m (W) x 32m (L) x 6.75m (H) machinery shed kit costs approx. $140,000 – $170,000.
- A 24m (W) x 40m (L) x 6.75m (H) machinery shed kit costs approx. $160,000 – $190,000.
- A 24m (W) x 48m (L) x 7.5m (H) machinery shed kit costs approx. $180,000 – $210,000.
- A 24m (W) x 64m (L) x 7.5 m (H) machinery shed kit costs approx. $230,000 – $270,000.
- A 27m (W) x 64m (L) x 7.5m (H) machinery shed kit costs approx. $290,000 – $330,000.
Please note, these price guides are:
- For a three-sided “open-front” configuration with one long side open.
- Inclusive of GST, delivery and installation.
- Indicative only and do not take the place of a formal quote – they are intended as a budgeting tool. For accurate pricing for your project call us or submit a REQUEST A QUOTE form.
Next up, a detailed overview of each kit option. This includes suggestions on how you could tweak the design to suit your operation. For example, it is a good idea to make sure the bay spacings and height suit your storage requirements.
First up is a great classic – the 18m (W) x 32m (L) x 6m (H).
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18m (W) x 32m (L) x 6m (H) Machinery Shed Kit
Price Guide: Approx. $90,000 – $120,000 for an open-front configuration. Includes GST, delivery and installation.
This shed kit size is one of the most popular options for general on-farm storage including machinery storage.
It also works well for hay storage, storing around 1,000 square bales.
For machinery storage, there are several size variations and customisation options that can be used.
For example, increasing the bay widths to either 8.5 metres (for a 34-metre-long shed) or 9 metres (for a 36-metre-long shed) is common. These bay spacings are cost-effective and help provide extra room for safer and easier loading and unloading.
Increasing the height to 6.75m or 7.5m is another option and if your shed is also used for hay storage, this can be a cost-effective way to gain additional capacity. We also recommend increasing the clearance height if you choose to install a canopy or enclose a bay.
If you choose to enclose a bay, you could also include concrete panels and a slab to create a fertiliser storage area.
Browse the gallery below for examples of how this machinery shed kit can be customised.
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18m (W) x 40m (L) x 6m (H) Machinery Shed Kit
Price Guide: Approx. $130,000 – $160,000 for an open-front configuration. Includes GST, delivery and installation.
Typically, a long and narrow shed configuration is cost-effective per square metre – and this machinery shed kit size is a great example of this.
Again, there are several ways this design can be adjusted to suit your storage requirements.
For example, the bays can be upsized and/or a girder truss could be used to create a double bay opening.
However, an open gable end or drive-through configuration would usually be the more cost-effective way to achieve a wide opening. There are some great examples of this in the gallery below.
This kit shed size has also proven to work well for a fully enclosed storage and workshop shed. So, there is a lot of flexibility with the configuration you choose – keep in mind this will impact the project price though.
Popular size variations for this kit include 8.5-metre bay spacings (for an overall length of 42.5m) or 9-metre bay spacings (for an overall length of 45m)
Customising your shed can also be as simple as increasing the height (a great way to future-proof your shed) or including a concrete slab in one or more bays.
Browse the gallery below for examples of how others have customised this machinery shed kit, such as Colorbond cladding and sliding door outriggers.
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24m (W) x 32m (L) x 6.75m (H) Machinery Shed Kit
Price Guide: Approx. $140,000 – $170,000 for an open-front configuration. Includes GST, delivery and installation.
This is the first of several machinery shed kits in this list that use a standard 24-metre span width.
The 24-metre span is arguably the most popular option for farm sheds because it is practical and cost-effective.
One of the reasons that a 24-metre span works well for machinery storage is that it provides good weather protection for a semi-trailer. And, because it also works well for hay storage it is a great way to create a versatile shed design.
Being a squarer configuration, this machinery shed kit size is also used for enclosed workshop sheds.
Upsizing the bay spacings on this kit is also popular – 8.5-metre bays or 9-metre bays are becoming best practice.
Sliding doors can also be used effectively in the gable end or the back wall. This helps avoid machinery getting stuck at the back of the shed, and having to move pieces of equipment to access it.
Find more customisation ideas in the gallery below.
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24m (W) x 40m (L) x 6.75m (H) Machinery Shed Kit
Price Guide: Approx. $160,000 – $190,000 for an open-front configuration. Includes GST, delivery and installation.
This has been a popular machinery shed kit size in 2024.
It has primarily been used with 8.5-metre bay spacings and a range of different configurations including drive-through and two-sided. Remember, the configuration will impact the price of the shed.
These builds have featured some different design options including cantilevered canopies, gable infills and drive-through bays.
We have included examples of these projects below – watch the videos to learn more about them.
Also, upsizing the height to 7.5 metres works well for hay storage, making the capacity around 2,280 big square bales. So, keep this in mind if you are hoping to store hay in your shed at some point.
Watch the videos below to learn from Stuart and Ben on ways this design can be customised.
Stuart’s Drive-Through Machinery Shed
Stuart’s shed is a great example of an open gable, drive-through machinery shed. You can learn more about the project – including a price guide, here – Drive-Through Shed For Easy & Efficient Machinery Storage.
Ben’s Machinery Shed With Drive-Through Bays
Ben, farm manager at Momala Farms in southern NSW, customised this machinery shed kit with an open gable, drive-through bays and a canopy.
These features combine to create a practical and easily accessible machinery shed – that still provides great weather protection.
We have also collated a photo gallery for this machinery shed kit size. You can view some of the features, such as canopies and gable infills, in more detail.
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24m (W) x 48m (L) x 7.5m (H) Machinery Shed Kit
Price Guide: Approx. $180,000 – $210,000 for an open-front configuration. Includes GST, delivery and installation.
The ever-popular 24m (W) x 48m (L) farm shed kit size has proven to be a great choice for hay sheds (stores around 2,730 big square bales), multi-use sheds and drive-through sheds.
In recent years we have seen this machinery shed kit size used with 8.5m metre bays (51 metres in length) and 9 metre bays (54 metres in length).
Enclosed bays for a workshop area also work well with this machinery shed kit size.
You could also consider including an office area.
This kit has also been used very effectively for versatile fertiliser storage sheds.
This project at Mayrung is a great example – Multipurpose Fertiliser Storage Shed – as is John Bennett’s, which you can learn about in the video below.
John Bennett’s Versatile Shed
John uses his shed for short-term grain storage at harvest, fertiliser storage at cropping and for general storage throughout the year.
Utilising a standard span and popular shed kit size helps ensure a functional and cost-effective shed. Watch and learn about the project below. You can also read more here.
Next, in the gallery below you find more examples of how to use this machinery shed kit size – including incorporating a workshop area.
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24m (W) x 64m (L) x 7.5m (H) Machinery Shed Kit
Price Guide: Approx. $230,000 – $270,000 for an open-front configuration. Includes GST, delivery and installation.
The sixth machinery shed kit size is another classic example of a design that works for both machinery storage and hay storage.
This shed has a storage capacity of around 3,640 big square bales which works out to be approx. $65 – $75 per bale.
One of the benefits of choosing a design like this is the storage flexibility it provides at harvest.
Like many of the shed kits in this list, it is very straightforward to customise the 24m (W) x 64m (L) shed kit. For example, popular options include upsizing bays and adding canopies.
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27m (W) x 64m (L) x 7.5m (H) Machinery Shed Kit
Price Guide: Approx. $290,000 – $330,0000 for an open-front configuration. Includes GST, delivery and installation.
Last but not least in this list is a machinery shed kit size using a standard 27-metre span width.
A 27-metre span is a great option for open-front hay sheds and machinery sheds or fully enclosed grain sheds or workshops. For machinery sheds, an open-front configuration with an enclosed workshop bay is popular.
A canopy is also a good inclusion for easily accessible shelter and an additional undercover working area.
Remember, if you are installing features such as canopies, sliding doors and girder trusses, they will impact the clearance height.
Other custom options for this size are using either 8.5-metre bays or 9-metre bays. This is often recommended for large cropping enterprises – machinery isn’t getting any smaller!
So, that’s a wrap on seven of the best machinery shed kit sizes! We hope the discussions and price guides are helpful for your project planning.
Below we have provided a summary of the main ways that these kits can be customised. These can help make your machinery shed more functional, practical and versatile helping you to get the best value for your money.
How To Customise Your Machinery Shed Kit
Before you begin customising your machinery shed kit, it is important to understand your storage requirements. Then, ensure that the dimensions and configuration work for these.
- One of the first details to address is height. This is because it is very difficult to change the height of your shed once it has been installed. When it comes to machinery shed height, we recommend a minimum clearance height of 6 metres.
- Bay spacings, as we have discussed throughout this article, are another way to customise your shed. While most of the kit sizes listed include 8-metre bay widths, bay widths of 8.5 metres and 9 metres are also cost-effective and may be more practical. You could also consider creating a double bay opening with a girder truss.
- Cantilevered canopies are growing in popularity. A canopy can provide many benefits such as additional weather protection and easily accessed shelter. It is also a cost-effective way to upsize your shed. For example, a 24-metre span shed with a 6-metre canopy is usually more cost-effective than a 30-metre span shed.
- There are a number of ways to use sliding doors to increase the functionality of your machinery shed kit. For example, sliding doors can be used to enclose one or more bays. Or sliding doors can be used in the gable wall or back wall to make sure all the machinery can be easily accessed.
- When it comes to configuration, you could also consider a fully enclosed shed or an open gable shed. A fully enclosed shed will cost more, however, it will provide the best weather protection. It could also be repurposed as a workshop. On the other hand, an open gable or drive-through shed will be the most cost-effective way to store long and wide machinery.
- Finally, a concrete slab can be a good inclusion for multi-purpose storage and workshop shed. Similarly, concrete panels work well to create a versatile machinery shed design.
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Disclaimer: Prices included in this article are approximate only and are intended only as a budgeting tool. For accurate pricing, please request a formal quote.
